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X-T30 vs OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the most affordable; only the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 | OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £396Best |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | C4K/24p, 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 121-point all cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast AF, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 5.5 stops (CIPA) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only)Best | 574g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C (3.0), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, RM-CB2 remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T30
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Portrait
6.4/10
6.3/10
Street
6.5/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
5.3/10
Documentary
5.0/10
6.0/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
7.6/10
Landscape
4.9/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.7/10
Casual
4.8/10
4.5/10
Food
5.8/10
6.3/10
Macro
5.7/10
7.5/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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